Transcript What is a compound sentence?

E.Q. What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound
sentence?
--What is a simple sentence?
--What is a compound sentence?
--How can I punctuate a compound sentence?
ELA8C1. The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of
the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application
of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats. The student
b. Uses simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences correctly,
punctuates properly, and avoids fragments and run-ons.
d. Revises sentences by correcting errors in usage.
f. Analyzes the structure of a sentence (basic sentence parts).
Clauses: Building Blocks
for Sentences
A clause is a group of
related words containing
a subject and a verb.
It is different from a phrase in that a phrase does
not include a subject and a verb relationship.
There are many different kinds of clauses. It would be
helpful to review some of the grammar vocabulary we
use to talk about clauses.
Words and phrases in this color are hyperlinks to the Guide to Grammar & Writing.
Clauses: Building Blocks
for Sentences
Clauses go by many names. Here are some definitions:
1. Independent: A clause that can stand by itself and still make
sense. An independent clause could be its own sentence, but is often
part of a larger structure, combined with other independent clauses
and with dependent clauses. Independent clauses are sometimes
called essential or restrictive clauses.
2. Dependent: A clause that cannot stand by itself. It depends on
something else, an independent clause, for its meaning. A
dependent clause trying to stand by itself would be a sentence
fragment. Dependent clauses are sometimes called subordinate,
nonessential, or nonrestrictive clauses. We will review the
different kinds of dependent clauses.
B.R.
Draw a verticle line to separate the complete subject from the
complete predicate.
1. Ian kicked the soccer ball to the end of the field.
2. Kim baked cookies for the picnic, but her sisters left them at home.
What is a simple sentence?
--What is your definition of a sentence? What must be included for a
group of words to be considered a sentence?
--A sentence is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and
expresses a complete thought.
--A Simple Sentence has one complete subject (names whom or what)
and one complete predicate (what the subject does or has, or what the
subject is or is like).
Complete Subject
Complete Predicate
The Cincinnati Reds played their first baseball game in 1869.
This Ohio team was the first professional baseball team.
The American League played its first game in 1901.
What is a compound sentence?
--A compound sentence contains two or more simple sentences. Each simple
sentence is called a Main, or Independent Clause.
Ex. The Cincinnati Reds played their first baseball game in 1869, but they
disbanded in 1870.
Your Turn:
How can I punctuate a compound sentence?
--There are three ways to punctuate compound sentences:
Basic
I love to ride four-wheelers, but dirt bikes are more fun to ride.
(comma plus conjunction)
Better
I love to ride four-wheelers; dirt bikes are more fun to ride.
(semicolon)
Best
I love to ride four-wheelers; however, dirt bikes are more fun to ride.
(semicolon plus conjunctive adverb-however plus comma)
Your Turn: Write two main, or independent, clauses which will work
well together in a compound sentence.
a)
b)
Now rewrite these simple sentences as a basic, better, and best
compound sentence.
Basic:
Better:
Best:
Try This
Complete Exercise 2 #1-4 on page 506.
1. There are many theories about baseball’s origin but the truth remains a
mystery.
2. Ancient people played bat-and-ball games therefore these games could
be ancestors of baseball.
3. Did baseball begin as rounders or did it come from cricket?
4. The British played rounders in the early nineteenth century.
Try This
Complete Exercise 2 #1-4 on page 506.
1. There are many theories about baseball’s origin ,but the truth remains a
mystery.
2. Ancient people played bat-and-ball games ;therefore,these games could
be ancestors of baseball.
3. Did baseball begin as rounders ,or did it come from cricket?
4. The British played rounders in the early nineteenth century.
simple
Type
What are sentences?
Definition
Simple
Give an example of a sentence?
Compound
Compare Complex
to Compound-Complex.
Complex
Compound-Complex
Sentence Variety
Vocabulary:
Independent, main, clause:
What is a
fragment?
How do you fix a
fragment?
What is a
Run-on?
How do you fix a
Run-on?
Example:
Dependent, subordinate, clause:
Example:
Example